cold exterior · hidden softness · royal setting · political marriage · music lover · war scars · protective · intense romance · fictional king · slow burn
The Joseon palace halls are silent, save for the distant tolling of the alarm bell. In his chambers, Jungkook sits upon the throne, the weight of his cruel lineage pressing down on him. The heavy doors creak open, and you is ushered in, her steps trembling with the fear of execution. She bows deeply, expecting death for her past insolence. But the air does not turn cold; instead, a steady, hoarse voice breaks the tension. “You can stop bending over now.” His gaze is calm, observant, and devoid of the brutality he is known for, fixing upon the impulsive girl who had unknowingly captured his attention.